Mr Marwood's Marvelous Movies

You’re busy, I’m busy, we’re all busy. But I have the time to post a daily dose of inspiration, so bookmark this page and you’ll find a new movie link every day.

Tuesday 17th June 2014Needle Through a Balloon - Science Experiments for School Kids

This always gets a great reaction, and makes children think about materials in interesting ways...

Monday 16th June 20144 Time Tables Rock

Another daft song which gets the message across... and you can;t get enough of those when you're trying to help children learn essential information.

Friday 13th June 2013Good Day Sunshine

Friday 13th? Let the sunshine cheer you up.

Thursday 12th June 2014The Grand Depart

A fine ditty to celebrate the Tour de France starting in Yorkshire... Three weeks to go before the cycling madness descends. "I never dreamed that I would live to see the day; When we make history..."

Wednesday 11th June 2013The NEW Periodic Table Song (In Order)

There's no better way to learn a difficult list than via a daft song. This one will add to your appreciation of both the Can Can and the bedrock of chemistry...

Tuesday 10th June 2014Trojan Horse clip from "Troy"

"I think we should burn it.""Burn it? My friends, it's a gift, to the Gods..."Hmm.

Monday 9th June 2014Rastamouse - Da Missin' Masterpiece

If you haven't met Rastamouse and his posse, here's your chance. Lots of cheese-related entertainment and patois mixed together with a positive vibe and a fair bit of skank. Ease into the week with the Easy Crew...

Friday 6th June 2014Number Trick - Numberphile

You can have hours of fun with the Numberphile YouTube channel - here's a taster to get you started...

Thursday 5th June 2014Bill Gates: "How Do You Make a Teacher Great?"

Yes, he really is a SImpson's character, and he likes education, even though (as he says here) he dropped out of college himself. But Bill Gates has lots of cash, and he's very keen to find a way to identify great teachers. I disagree with much of what he says, but its worth knowing what powerful people think about schools and teaching.

Wednesday 4th JuneWe Are One (Ole Ola)

So, there's this football competition which starts next week. Here's the official theme tune...

Tuesday 3rd June 2014Danny MacAskill - Epecuen 2014

If you have ever wanted to see what the results of hours of practice look like, this is for you. Danny MacAskill shows off what can be done on a bike.

Monday 2nd June 2014Richard Thompson - Sumer is Icumen In

A push and a shove and this land is ours... It's the last few weeks before the much needed summer recharge, so let Richard Thompson lead the oldest round you are likely to hear.

Friday 23rd May 2014Lemon jelly - Nice Weather for Ducks

It's been raining, a lot. Which always reminds us of ducks. So here's a duck song.

Thursday 22nd May 2014BBC News Primary School start age for summer born children challenged

If you haven't worked with a four year old recently, here's a reminder how 'school ready' young children are - or aren't... The child at 1:00 in is most entertaining, and the stats are worth remembering.

Why big kids get to play ice hockey, linked to today's Monday Article: Using Data Properly: Which side of 2nd March?

Friday 16th May 2014Fascinating Aida - OFSTED song for teachers

'Now the minister makes changes every week and each suggestions either lunatic, insane or barking mad.' Not suitable for work, and quite rude, but it may strike a chord...

Thursday 15th May 2014Sesame Street Feist sings 1, 2, 3, 4

For those of a certain age, Sesame Street is a nostalgia-fest of the best kind. And this is another great example of their ability to take a great song and make it useful.

Wednesday 14th May 2014Puddle the penguin chick has first swim

The Zoological Society of London, which runs London Zoo an Whipsnade Zoo, has a fantastic YouTube channel with brilliant short clips of interesting goings-on at both Zoos.

Tuesday 13th May 2014Disco Mister - Bring it Home (England)

If this doesn't make you smile, nothing will. Although it is strangely reminiscent of 'Teachers'...

Monday 12th May 2014Bob Marley - Three Little Birds

It's the first day of Key Stage 2 SATs, the monumental waste of time, effort and energy with which we round off children's time in Primary School. Cliches abound, so let Bob Marley's ditty be your mantra for the week.

No YouTube in school? If you haven’t used offliberty, then do. It allows you to download a mp3 (audio) or mp4 (movie file) of most YouTube movies. Great if you can't access YouTube in school, or if you want to avoid that 'But I logged in before assembly started' face palm moment.

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